Quiz on Chemical Bonding and Structure

What type of bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Coordinate covalent bond

Which of the following compounds is an example of an ionic compound?

• Methane (CH4)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Sodium chloride (NaCl)

• Water (H2O)

What is the primary reason ionic compounds have high melting points?

• Weak metallic bonds

• Strong ionic interactions

• Strong covalent bonds

• Weak intermolecular forces

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

What is the bond order of a molecule with a triple bond?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?

• Gases or liquids at room temperature

• High melting points

• Brittle solids

• Good electrical conductivity

What is the term for a bond where both electrons come from the same atom?

• Coordinate covalent bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Ionic bond

Which of the following molecules is polar?

• Water (H2O)

• Hydrogen (H2)

• Nitrogen (N2)

• Oxygen (O2)

What does lattice energy influence in ionic compounds?

• Bond length

• Polarity

• Melting point and hardness

• Molecular shape

Which hybridization corresponds to a tetrahedral shape?

• sp

• sp3d

• sp2

• sp3